Japanese government plans to spend over 20 trillion yen on new economic package
Japan plans to spend just over 20 trillion yen ($133 billion) on a new economic package aimed at helping households cope with accelerating inflation and […]
Tourism
Japan’s travel industry recovery hinges on reopening China, says CEO of Narita Airport
Japan is already seeing an increase in the number of inbound travelers since easing its COVID-19 border controls last week, but a full recovery will […]
Japan’s long-awaited reopening gets off to a slow start
Japan finally opened its borders to independent foreign tourists after nearly three years on Tuesday, with seaports and airports across the country welcoming arrivals from […]
Yen weakness expected to dampen impact of Japan reopening for airlines
Japan’s long-awaited lifting of border restrictions may not lead to a quick recovery to pre-pandemic levels for the country’s airlines, as the current yen weakness […]
More robots, less money, the new Shibuya awaits returning tourists to Japan
Japan is reopening after closing its borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly three years. Vaccinated tourists from most countries will be allowed to […]
BOJ hopes for boost in inbound tourism on yen weakness even as global risks weigh
The Bank of Japan presented a cautiously optimistic view on consumption on Thursday and joined the government in expressing hope that the reopening of borders […]
New platform encourages foreign residents of Japan to use tax-donation programs
A new online platform was launched on Wednesday for non-Japanese taxpayers in the country with the aim of bringing more foreign residents to experience various […]
Japan to introduce new domestic travel subsidy program until end of December
Japan will roll out a new domestic tourism subsidy program from Oct. 11 to the end of December as part of efforts to boost domestic […]
ANA to increase international flights as Japan’s borders fully reopen
All Nippon Airways will increase international flights and the number of cabin crew to meet an anticipated surge in demand when Japan eliminates COVID-19 border […]
Why Japan has taken gradual steps to reopen its borders
Frustration, anger and, for Japan’s struggling tourism industry, what could amount to a missed opportunity. The Group of Seven’s toughest border rules have been eased […]